Previous GeneCards Identifiers for SCN1B Gene

Summaries for SCN1B Gene

Entrez Gene Summary for SCN1B Gene

Voltage-gated sodium channels are heteromeric proteins that function in the generation and propagation of action potentials in muscle and neuronal cells. They are composed of one alpha and two beta subunits, where the alpha subunit provides channel activity and the beta-1 subunit modulates the kinetics of channel inactivation. This gene encodes a sodium channel beta-1 subunit. Mutations in this gene result in generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus, Brugada syndrome 5, and defects in cardiac conduction. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot for SCN1B Gene

Crucial in the assembly, expression, and functional modulation of the heterotrimeric complex of the sodium channel. The subunit beta-1 can modulate multiple alpha subunit isoforms from brain, skeletal muscle, and heart. Its association with neurofascin may target the sodium channels to the nodes of Ranvier of developing axons and retain these channels at the nodes in mature myelinated axons.

Tocris Summary for SCN1B Gene

Voltage-gated sodium channels (NaV) are responsible for action potential initiation and propagation in excitable cells, including nerve, muscle, and neuroendocrine cell types. They are also expressed at low levels in non-excitable cells, where their physiological role is unclear.

Protein details for SCN1B Gene (UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot)

Protein attributes for SCN1B Gene

Size:

218 amino acids

Molecular mass:

24707 Da

Quaternary structure:

The voltage-sensitive sodium channel consists of an ion conducting pore forming alpha-subunit regulated by one or more beta-1, beta-2 and beta-3. Beta-1 and beta-3 are non-covalently associated with alpha, while beta-2 is covalently linked by disulfide bonds. Beta-1 or beta-3 subunits associate with neurofascin. Associates with SCN10A (By similarity). Interacts with SCN1A (PubMed:15525788, PubMed:17928445). Interacts with SCN8A (PubMed:26900580).

Crucial in the assembly, expression, and functional modulation of the heterotrimeric complex of the sodium channel. The subunit beta-1 can modulate multiple alpha subunit isoforms from brain, skeletal muscle, and heart. Its association with neurofascin may target the sodium channels to the nodes of Ranvier of developing axons and retain these channels at the nodes in mature myelinated axons.

SOURCE GeneReport for Unigene cluster for SCN1B Gene:

mRNA Expression by UniProt/SwissProt for SCN1B Gene:

Tissue specificity:The overall expression of isoforms 1 and 2 is very similar. Isoform 1 is abundantly expressed in skeletal muscle, heart and brain. Isoform 2 is highly expressed in brain and skeletal muscle and present at a very low level in heart, placenta, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas. In brain, isoform 2 is most abundant in the cerebellum, followed by the cerebral cortex and occipital lobe, while isoform 1 levels are higher in the cortex compared to the cerebellum. Isoform 2 is expressed in many regions of the brain, including cerebellar Purkinje cells, cortex pyramidal neurons and many of the neuronal fibers throughout the brain (at protein level). Also detected in dorsal root ganglion, in fibers of the spinal nerve and in cortical neurons and their processes (at protein level).

UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot

Atrial fibrillation, familial, 13 (ATFB13) [MIM:615377]: A familial form of atrial fibrillation, a common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by disorganized atrial electrical activity and ineffective atrial contraction promoting blood stasis in the atria and reduces ventricular filling. It can result in palpitations, syncope, thromboembolic stroke, and congestive heart failure. {ECO:0000269 PubMed:19808477}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Brugada syndrome 5 (BRGDA5) [MIM:612838]: A tachyarrhythmia characterized by right bundle branch block and ST segment elevation on an electrocardiogram (ECG). It can cause the ventricles to beat so fast that the blood is prevented from circulating efficiently in the body. When this situation occurs, the individual will faint and may die in a few minutes if the heart is not reset. {ECO:0000269 PubMed:18464934}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus 1 (GEFS+1) [MIM:604233]: A rare autosomal dominant, familial condition with incomplete penetrance and large intrafamilial variability. Patients display febrile seizures persisting sometimes beyond the age of 6 years and/or a variety of afebrile seizure types. This disease combines febrile seizures, generalized seizures often precipitated by fever at age 6 years or more, and partial seizures, with a variable degree of severity. {ECO:0000269 PubMed:17928445, ECO:0000269 PubMed:21040232, ECO:0000269 PubMed:9697698}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.